Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara, has announced scholarships for 220 lecturers at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) to pursue Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs. The governor made the announcement shortly after being conferred with an honorary Doctor of Science degree during the university’s 25th Combined Convocation ceremony. The...
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Emir of Lafiya, His Royal Highness Hon. Justice Sidi Muhammad Bage I (Rtd.), has praised Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, declaring that he “stands tall among his peers” in the country. The commendation was delivered on Wednesday when the royal majesty led a delegation on a courtesy...
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday personally visited scholarship students undergoing their studies in India, in a move that underscores his hands-on approach to governance, The Governor who is on an official visit to India, first met with beneficiaries of the Borno State scholarship scheme at...
Dear Citizens of Borno State,I address you today not just as your Governor, but as a fellow citizen, with a profound sense of patriotism and with every confidence, who shares in your anxieties, hopes, and desire for a peaceful and prosperous Borno, that the future of our dear state...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has stated that the worst of Boko Haram insurgency is over, even as he acknowledged recent surges in attacks by the terrorist group. Governor Zulum made the statement on Wednesday during a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged his administration’s support to ensure citizens, particularly victims of Boko Haram insurgency, have access to justice. The governor made the assurance during a meeting with the Director-General of the Legal Aid Council, Barrister Aliyu Bagudu Abubakar, and his management team...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the constitution of a 16 member government delegation for the 2025 Christian pilgrimage. In a statement his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, states that the delegation will be under the leadership of the Chairman Christain Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop John Bakeni,...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has announced that the state is ready for investment, citing its strategic location, improved security, and a favourable investment climate. The governor made the declaration at the 2025 Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Annual Aviation Conference in Lagos, themed “Elevating the Nigerian Aviation...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved ₦1 billion for the immediate commencement of the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama. Governor Zulum announced the donation on Monday while receiving an inter-ministerial delegation on an assessment visit to the Government House. The team included officials...
Borno State Government has commiserated with the Nigerian Army, CJTF, and the Damboa community over the loss of two soldiers and two CJTF members in the recent Wajiroko ambush. Governor Babagana Zulum sent a delegation led by the Commissioner for Youths Empowerment, Sports and Poverty Alleviation, Comrade Saina Buba,...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has flagged off the distribution of critical agricultural inputs for the 2025/2026 dry season wheat farming. The distributed inputs include high-yielding wheat seeds, blended fertilisers, tractors, and pesticides. The event, held on Saturday at the Jere Bowl in Dusuman, Jere Local Government,...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, alongside Rt. Hon. Ahmodu Umoru Fintiri of Adamawa and Hon. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, on Monday, paid a familiarization visit to the new World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mr. Matthew Verghis, in Abuja. The visit is aimed at reinforcing...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has described the first indigenous Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, owned by Nigerian oil magnet, Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Indimi, as a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s industrial and technological advancement. Governor Zulum stated this on Saturday, at the sail away ceremony...
For more than two decades, the popular commercial spot known as Bulumkuttu ‘Yan Nono along the Kano-Jos Road has served as a bustling center for the sale of traditional fermented milk (nono) a northern Nigerian delicacy attracting hundreds of residents including youths, tricycle riders, drivers, and travelers. Over time,...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has commended the leadership of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) for its decentralization reforms and establishment of the North-East Regional Steering Committee (NERSC) which is aimed at strengthening engineering governance across the country. Governor Zulum gave the commendations in...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday, handed over 63 patrol vehicles to security agencies and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operating in Maiduguri and its environs. Out of the 63 vehicles, 30 were given to the 10 different sectors of CJTF, 16 to Rapid Response and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced plans to establish a state-owned independent electricity framework, following the recent constitutional amendment of the Electricity Act. Zulum made the declaration on Friday during a high-level meeting with the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency...
As part of the economic revitalisation efforts of his administration, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has announced the commencement of exporting plastic products, marking a significant stride towards self-sufficiency. The governor emphasised that the move is a strategic part of a broader agenda to industrialise the state and wean it...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Monday, received the new Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Patrick Egloff, at the Government House in Maiduguri. During the meeting, Governor Zulum expressed gratitude to the government of Switzerland for its humanitarian support, particularly the aid provided during...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR , Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has called on stakeholders across Borno State to take an active role in shaping the state’s 2026 budget, emphasizing the importance of public participation in charting a sustainable path for growth and self-reliance. The appeal came during the 8th...